Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.
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As seen on TaxProf blog, this tee shirt is for sale on eBay (I am not intending to promote eBay here, having no experience with the site ever, just passing along the details for your amusement). The print on the shirt says, “IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you got” – okay,…
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Baldwin Arrested On Tax Evasion Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
Actor Stephen Baldwin was arrested this week in New York City on charges of failing to pay personal income tax to the State of New York for 2008, 2009 and 2010. The amount at issue is reportedly $350,000, inclusive of penalties and interest. If convicted, Baldwin could face up to four years in prison. He’ll…
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Really liked it….off the wall!
The background wind ensemble was great, but didn’t see any credits for the tune or composer…too bad.
Hmm…some of my clients have that mindset during tax season……